Transport Coordinator at Culina Group

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

31986.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transport Planning, Resource Optimisation, WTD Compliance, Drivers' Hours Legislation, Service Level Achievement, Driver Rota Planning, Legal Compliance, Communication, Health And Safety, Tachograph Rules, Transport Experience, Planning And Organising, IT Skills, MS Office, Road Transport Directive, Attention To Detail

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Company Description Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Coordinator to join our team in Minworth on a full time permanent basis. Salary: £31,986 per annum plus £1,000 night allowance. Working hours: 4 on 4 off, 6pm-6am. The purpose of a Transport Coordinator is to effectively plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times, whilst optimising resources and adhering to WTD and driver’s hours’ legislation. Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator: Creating and updating daily run summary in order to achieve delivery and collection deadlines. Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments. Using the Driver rota, planning runs according to shift pattern and available hours, taking into account holidays and sickness. Ensuring legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOT’s, etc. Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers; communicating accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts, etc. Ensuring adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, as well as all health and safety/safe systems of work policies. Assisting with disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, substance misuse procedures, etc in order to maintain standards and ensure that employees work at an appropriate level. Qualifications Proven knowledge and experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations. Significant transport experience within an FMCG environment would be desirable. Planning and organising skills, with the ability to work efficiently and accurately to meet set deadlines under pressure. Previous management/ supervisory experience. Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information. Good IT skills including MS Office packages with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave – 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays. Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer. Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary. Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings! If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

Responsibilities

The Transport Coordinator is responsible for effectively planning driver and vehicle resources to meet delivery and collection times while optimizing resources and adhering to all relevant legislation. Key duties include creating daily run summaries, ensuring service levels are maintained, planning runs based on shift patterns, and maintaining clear communication with drivers.